Opening of a Thriller

Borne identity

Borne identity is a film for which is based upon a floating body that is found drifting in the sea. A fishing boat crew member throws waste into the sea which he then sees the body and calls upon crew members to help him retrieve the body from the sea, When they then manage to place the body on the deck, his hand moves making it clear to see that the person who this lifeless body is in fact alive. Throwing the crew members off guard; When have established that he is alive they then begin to move his body down to the inside to the boat and move items from the table and replacing them with a unknown males body. The rest of the crew then leave allow the captain to retrieve his medical kit. However, the final shot for which is displayed to the audience is the unknown body being cut across a part of his body by a scalpel.    

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However, the mise-en- scene that is visible is the costumes that are used throughout each character. The costumes also relate heavily to the sea as they include, yellow waterproof uniforms, worn clothes and wet suits. Therefore, these inflict the feeling of the setting as well as linking successfully to the idea of the type of weather proof wear is worn when out to sea at months on end.  However, the make-up assists this idea as they seem to look, not unclean but scruffy and as if they are limited in resources due to the fact that there isn’t much space to actually store any personal items but more of the basic essentials. This helps add to the effect of them lacking in care of how they look, but also it shows the idea of hard graft and hard-labour for which they may endure as the job for which participate in is very tiring and often tiredness, proceeds in them lacking in appearance as would perhaps rather rest than wash or wear clean clothes. Furthermore, the props that are situated throughout the scene are items with include playing cards, medical equipment and scuba equipment. The playing cards may resemble their only form of entertainment as well as, the lack of any modern technology being able to work from their location.The lack of technical equipment implies that this is done for purpose to display that idea of being secluded and being far from any form of technology, as if high-quality cameras of equipment were used it wouldn't perceive the same effect or idea they are trying to display. If perfect steady shots were used it wouldn't create the authenticity  that a hand-held camera produces. This adheres the conventions of a thriller through keeping everything within theme of each other, so using a hand-held shot because it links heavily with the swaying and jerking of the boat within the storm.  In order to replace this they use more traditional methods that require interaction. This shows that the characters actually know each other and a tight unity within the ship, but they lacking attention to the water for where the body is, adding the build-up and tension of who shall found the body or will the body be found. This makes the audience question each characters judgement and there importance within the scene. Although, the medical kit on board the boat actually carries a scalpel, which would be seen more in someone who is professionally qualified in medicine, rather being on a boat. However, someone must have medical training as they are in the middle of the sea, with probably little communication so must be able to react fast in medical situations. But this also implies a very dangerous job or perhaps the film makers were too prepared for the scene by having specialized equipment. If I was to make the scene grittier I would perhaps use a homemade scalpel or used scalpel to add more drama and thriller like qualities to the scene. Lastly, the man who was laying in the water had scuba diving gear that portrays more of accident as the characters trip went wrong rather than him being there on purpose by someone else, tricky the audience a little to make it seem more like an accident. Finally, the weather that is portrayed within the scene is very dark, gloomy, foggy making it harder to completely see the vessel but also the idea of thunder and lightning builds more tension as well as creates a more suitable atmosphere for the scene. As if happy must was heard with blue skies and a body was found it would seem odd of the scene but, create more a psychopathic effect, a little more horror, rather than being the middle of the ocean where there is danger, as you can’t predict or see what is out to sea. 

The Sound that is the essence of the scene is the dialogue that is exchanged between the crew members, as they are talking in another language. By allowing this it makes the audience pay very close attention as they wondering and questioning what they are talking about. Them talking in different language suggests that the director does not want the audience to understand what they are saying, adding mystery to the mix.Therefore, we cannot determine if they have motive or not, are they involved or are they the innocent party. it tells us that the protagonist is in a different country to what he is from, I can tell from his appearance that he is not from where they come from, questioning how did he get there? the boat men have much darker skin compared to the protagonist, indicating he is in a different country.  What they going to do to the body but there facial expressions are the key to understanding their reactions fully. However, the sound effects included in the seen represent thunder and lightning, creating the stormy atmosphere that is often shown in many thrillers. The idea of thunder and lightning creates tension, as it builds upon the idea of something dramatic shall take place. But also the idea of the inside of the boat being quiet calm and secluded, implies a contrast idea against the exterior of the boat. Therefore, the interior shall be more of a safe place compared to the natural cause of the weather. The pitch of the thunder and lightning is at a moderate level, implying that weather mustn’t dominate the scene but rather assist the scene. Meaning that the weather is a warning of what shall occur later in the scene. However, the synchronous sound that is also created from the thunder and lightning, portrays that the weather must match the scene in order to create a well-rounded collected scene. The sound implies from the thunder and lightning creates a small trail for the audience in order to be prepared for the journey that lies ahead. But the audience from the first scene know there is a body, however, by showing the weather this adds more worry upon the audience in sake of the character. Additionally, the ambient sound that is present in the scene is used through the essence of the pot being pushed, for which then leads to the pot falling from the table. This occurs when the crew are placing the found body onto the table. By incorporating this, it portrays the panic for the civilian that they have found face down the water. Overall, the sound within the scene often matches the objects that are present within the scene and continue to appear in the scene even when the characters are only visible to the viewers. 

Additionally, the camera angles for which are displayed in the scene is a hand-held shot that is shown when one of the fisherman exits the main shelter of the boat with waste product ready to throw them into the sea. However, the hand-held shot is portrayed when the character is struggling to maintain balance on the boat. However, it is visible to see that the character is acting and the camera is being slightly moved In order to produce a replica effect of what would realistically happen if they were situated in the middle of the sea in a fishing boat. However, the effect for which this creates is the idealistic atmosphere that is needed for the life of fisherman. However, it enhances the idea of him lacking awareness of the bodies’ presence in the water. Therefore, when he notices the body this shows the surprise and lack of understanding of what he has seen. As we can make an assumption as we know a body is in the water but the audience cannot be certain of what the character has seen, creating suspension for the audience. As well as, his legs and lower bottom half are shown rather than it going straight onto his face to show the struggle of remaining balanced; but the camera also creates this idea to make it harder to distinguish the characters identity. However, once the object for which is a body has actually seen to be a body, the crew then begin to pull the body to safety to examine the body. Once the body has reached deck the crew then take the body and place the body upon the main feature of the room which is the table. However, as they place the character onto the table a tracking shot is displayed. With the use of the tracking shot it allows the character to be the main subject of the scene, and avoid any distraction occurring from the other characters within the scene although they remain to have some significance. As well as, remains the effect to the boat having movement when in fact they are not actually out at sea. Furthermore, flicking back to the beginning of the scene an extreme long shot is incorporated when an object can be seen floating upon the surface of the water but this allows the scene to be set at in the shot, the weather can be seen and heard, the waves hitting the object but it can be seen that the object is a boat but of what nature cannot be determined. As well as, the rapid movement of the object being guided by the weather and also the current. Lastly, the worm’s eye view shot from under the figure that is floating within the water portrays the idea of the shape of a body, allowing the audience to begin to question the film before it has even fully begun. The worm’s eye also portrays the figure to have higher importance or authority in the film or against the audience, implying that this object shall have the main significance in the scene. Overall, the shots suggest the shots lack full capture of the subject within each shot in order to contain and maintain suspense and each element being released slowly, showing subtle changes throughout to scene. 

However, the editing that has been incorporated in the scene is flash cutting, this occurs when the crew bring the body from the top deck to the inside of the ship. This part isn’t shown; the reasoning is because there is no need to show this part as it doesn’t have much significance to the scene and would take the attention away from the body of the character. Flash cutting allows aspect of the scene to be purposely cut from the scene in order to look closely and critically at the main aspects of the scene rather than parts do not represent much in the story. The non-continuity editing also assists this by lacking to add each bit within the scene, creating the idea of what they want the audience to see rather seeing each part. They are only showing the parts that are essential to the scene. Another, effect of non-continuity editing is predicting what is actually happening in them cuts that are not shown to the audience, building tension and drama. As well as, creating different perspectives from each targeted audience personnel plus what they want the audience to see at that moment in time, they don't want to give the story line completely away. This symbolizes that they don't want to reveal what is actually truly happening yet. Lastly, the part of the editing that is hugely involved in creating this scene is CG I; this is incorporated through the shots that show the sea and the exterior of the boat. Therefore, this allows the setting to be correct with theme of the film being set out to sea. The CG I allows a realistic effect to be achieved, but in closer observation I can see that it is CG I from the movements of the materials but also it looks a little computerized. However, The CG I recreates what would be achieved if they were to go out to see. Overall, the editing within the seen actually brings the film together and allows the image to be produced somewhere that would be too dangerous to film, However, the CG I gives the film a more action thriller feel, but the edits add life and character to what some may say to be boring or typical of a film.